1995 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

"...Properties: Christopher McCollum & Keith..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

O Rooster, Where Art Thou?

As Second Youth Family Theatre revives its original musical version of The Bremen Town Musicians, set in 1930s America with a country, bluegrass, and gospel soundtrack, writer / lyricist / composer Allen Robertson reflects on the show's creation 12 years ago.

"...director of the current revival of Bremen Town], and Christopher Boyd, the founders of Second Youth, were all interested..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

1995 Austin Critics' Table Nominations

"...Director, Musical Christopher Boyd, Bremen Town Musicians..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature

Dance Visionary Charles Santos Heads to NYC Life Cycles

"...and board positions with AIDS Services of Austin (ASA), Christopher House, Sharir Dance Company, and Leadership Austin. Now, he's..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Arts Feature

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...Bil Pfuderer, now has passed the directorial torch to Christopher Boyd, who staged 1996's Once Upon a Mattress and..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Seven Keys to Baldpate: Great Ensemble is the Key

"...supply. The cast gives it their best shot, though Christopher Boyd's static direction and Timothy Harling's awkward choreography don't..."

July 25, 1997 Arts Review

No Rest

Composer Allen Robertson Keeps the Beat

"...in the area of original script, for his and Christopher Boyd's The Steadfast Tin Soldier. He has been recognized..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Arts Feature

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Norton, and the spooky atmospherics provided by set designer Christopher McCollum, lighting designer Richard Winkler, and sound designers the..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Platters

"...filed under rock in recent memory. 4 stars - Christopher Hess..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...the case of All the Rage, that means that Christopher - a slick, oversexed attorney - finally finds true..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Sat. 18, Carver Museum Boyd Vance Theater, 11:15pm Cuban rappers and sometime Austinites Odaymara..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...founder and longtime actor, director, educator, and arts activist Boyd Vance was given the annual Special Recognition Award for..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live Shots

"...freak-out, but the answer was very likely "Yes." -- Christopher Hess..."

July 18, 1997 Music Feature

By the Book

Recent Fiction and Nonfiction Reviewed

"...Dr. August: His Real Life and Crimes: A Novelby Christopher Bram..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Books Feature by Barry Johnson

DVDanger: Of Flesh, Blood and Boners

"The Final Member" gets phallic, plus "Dracula" and "Ravenous" bite

"...you were born." It's chilling and strong, comparable only Christopher Lee's take for Hammer, and when he meets his..."

June 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...one of the conference highlights. (Waterloo Park, 4:30pm) -- Christopher Hess..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Christopher McCollum, The Woman in Black/ La Tentación de San..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...G'ann Boyd, The Mischief Makers..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

At once a fanboy's wet dream and an engaging, emotionally supercharged epic adventure

"...Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lee, Brad Dourif, Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom...."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Innuksuk, Screenwriters: Nyla Innuksuk, Ryan Cavan, Producers: Dan Bekerman, Christopher Yurkovich, Alex Ordanis, Nyla Innuksuk, Stacey Aglok McDonald, Alethea..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“Crazy” (USA, 105 min.) Writers: Brent Boyd, Jason Ehlers, Rick Bieber Director: Rick Bieber Cast: Lane..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The first film in Jackson's Tolkien trilogy stays true to the spirit and logistics of the novels, but is also a breathtaking and beautiful work of art on its own.

"...Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Cate Blanchett, Dominic Monaghan, Ian Holm, Christopher..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...Patrick Boyd, Gypsy..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Live Shots

"...a rousing version of "Route 66." Sets by Gregory Boyd and Hope Morgan on Saturday and a jazz mass..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...their future direction. My advice? BTFCD! 3 Stars -- Christopher Hess..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Review

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Anna Maguire, Hamza Haq, Veena Sood, Donna Benedicto, Lynda Boyd, Arghavan Jenati, Enid-Raye Adams, Kerën Burkett, Ryan Beil, Laara..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Hartwig, Dana Ashbrook, Derek Mears, Jacob Reynolds, Joseph McKelheer, Boyd Kestner, Lisa Rotondi, Ray Wise (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The saga ends (and ends) back in the Shire where it began.

"...Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Liv Tyler, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Bernard Hill, Miranda..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

You Can Lead a HORDE To Water...

"...had to walk over three miles to the site. Christopher Gray took the right exit, so he only had..."

July 26, 1996 Music Column

November 2020 General Election Results

"...Jeff Boyd* (R) 167,760 29.0% / 5,797,771 53.4%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

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